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Julie Spencer Washington

Founding Member

EVP, CMO, Chief Communications Officer, & CXO, Trinity Health

Julie Spencer Washington is responsible for the strategic leadership of marketing, communications, customer
experience, and philanthropy from Trinity Health, a Catholic health care delivery system that serves more than
30 million people across 28 states. She leads organization-wide efforts to create and deliver an integrated and inclusive care experience. Prior to joining Trinity Health, she served as Chief Marketing Officer for Champion Petfoods, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer for Jamba Juice, and marketing leader at Procter & Gamble, Gillette, Nestle Purina, and Luxottica Retail.

Julie’s accomplishments and contributions have been featured in several arenas, including selection as one of
Becker’s Healthcare “Outstanding Health System Customer Experience Officer” and Savoy magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America.” She is an executive coach, speaker, and champion of diversity
and inclusion. Julie is dedicated to mentoring and inspiring others toward personal growth, pursuit of purpose
and advocating for the common good.

Julie holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Washington University, a Master of Healthcare
Leadership degree from Union Institute & University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry and Psychology from Emory University and received a Doctor of Humane Letters: Honoris Causa from Union Institute & University. Julie is married, has three children, and resides in Michigan.